Description
Book SynopsisBulldogs, also known as English Bulldogs, recently moved up from 16th to 14th in the American Kennel Club's breed rankings, with over 19,000 registered in 2004. This book delivers just what new Bulldog owners need to keep these affectionate, courageous dogs happy and healthy, covering feeding, grooming, supplies, and basic training.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: A Bully for You 7
Chapter 1: Bulldog: A Tough Name for a Big Softy 9
Chapter 2: Acquainting Yourself with the Bulldog Package 15
Chapter 3: Deciding on a Bulldog 37
Chapter 4: Finding the Best Bulldog for You 41
Part II: Living with Your Bulldog 53
Chapter 5: Preparing for Your Bulldog 55
Chapter 6: Bringing Your Bulldog Home 67
Chapter 7: Feeding Your Bulldog 75
Chapter 8: Grooming Your Bulldog 89
Part III: Training, Working, and Traveling: The Busy Bulldog 105
Chapter 9: Housetraining Your Bulldog 107
Chapter 10: Mastering Good Manners and Basic Commands 119
Chapter 11: Showing and Showing Off Your Well-Trained Bulldog 139
Chapter 12: On the Go: Taking, Leaving, or Looking for Bully 161
Part IV: Keeping Your Bulldog Healthy 179
Chapter 13: Knowing Your Veterinarian, Vaccinations, and Common Treatments 181
Chapter 14: Recognizing and Tackling Bulldog Health Issues 195
Chapter 15: Familiarizing Yourself with Fido First Aid 215
Chapter 16: Caring for Your Senior Bulldog 229
Part V: The Part of Tens 241
Chapter 17: Nine Great Resources for Bulldog Owners 243
Chapter 18: Ten Good Reasons for Not Breeding Your Bulldog 249
Chapter 19: Ten Important Things to Do for Your Bulldog 255
Index 259
